Lead Network Engineer (AI/Palo Alto)

TL;DR

Lead Network Engineer (AI/Palo Alto): Designing and implementing secure network infrastructure for large-scale AI, GPUaaS, and HPC environments with an accent on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama management. Focus on enforcing secure network segmentation, optimizing traffic routing, and integrating high-performance compute infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $133,200 – $199,800

Company

A leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure focusing on sovereign AI infrastructure and high-performance compute.

What you will do

• Design and manage Palo Alto Networks firewall policies for enterprise, datacenter, and GPUaaS environments.
• Administer firewalls via Panorama, utilizing device groups, templates, and centralized configuration.
• Implement secure network segmentation strategies, including tenant isolation and management-plane separation.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking features such as BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and high-availability pairs.
• Deploy and support datacenter network infrastructure for AI/HPC environments.
• Collaborate with security and operations teams to align with zero trust principles and compliance standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of network engineering experience in large-scale infrastructure or cloud environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on firewall administration, specifically with Palo Alto Networks.
• Deep knowledge of PAN-OS, Panorama, NAT, zones, and threat prevention.
• Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VXLAN/EVPN.
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues using Wireshark, NetFlow, and SIEM platforms.
• Must be based in the United States

Nice to have

• Experience with GPUaaS, HPC, or AI-specific infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and microsegmentation.
• Automation skills using Ansible, Python, Terraform, or Palo Alto APIs.
• Certifications such as PCNSE, PCNSA, CCNP Security, or CISSP.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus and LTIP.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge sovereign AI infrastructure.
• Collaborative environment focused on global digital transformation.